The Journey Inward: Jesus Gave A Surprising Response To Pilate

The trial of Jesus is one of the most dramatic episodes in the entire Bible. The scene is set, thusly. After he is questioned by the chief priests and legal scholars, he appears before the Roman governor of Judea, Pontius Pilate. Incited by the priests of the temple and teachers of the law, an angry crowd assembles. This is a culminating moment for the religious hierarchy: for some time, they have been fearful of Jesus’ teachings and have considered him a threat to their authority. Quite understandable – Jesus had opposed their hypocrisy.